Thomas J. Gravett1

M, #3548, b. 15 July 1812, d. 17 August 1890
Thomas J. Gravett|b. 15 Jul 1812\nd. 17 Aug 1890|p3548.htm|George W. Gravitt|b. 1788\nd. 26 May 1860|p3724.htm|Hannah Bowler|b. s 1791|p3725.htm|John Gravitt|b. May 1757\nd. 1836|p3726.htm|Ellen (?)|b. c 1770|p4126.htm|||||||

Relationship=3rd great-grandfather of Robert Lynn Adams.
Relationship=2nd great-grandfather of Ida Ione Ashby.
Last Edited=18 Dec 2008
     Thomas J. Gravett was born on 15 July 1812 at Clark Co., Kentucky.1,5,6,7 He was the son of George W. Gravitt and Hannah Bowler.2,3,4

Thomas J. Gravett married Mary Ellen Rison in July 1833.2,8

Thomas J. Gravett married Angeline Crowe, daughter of Job Crowe and Civilar Dumford, on 23 April 1839 at Estill Co., Kentucky, when he was 26.9,10,11,12

Thomas J. Gravett obtained a land patent circa 1854 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa; purchased land in Section 4 from Mr. and Mrs. Barnes.13

Thomas J. Gravett is head of household on the Census of 1856 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa, as Thomas Gravett. He was shown as age 44 and born in Kentucky. Also enumerated were Angeline Crowe, George Washington Gravitt, Harriett Gravitt, Susan F. Gravitt, Amanda Frances Gravitt, Livisa Gravitt, Mary Elanor Gravitt and John William Gravett.14

Thomas J. Gravett is head of household on the Census of 6 July 1860 at Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa, as Thomas Gravett. He is a 48 year old farmer who was born in Kentucky. He has personal property worth $100. He cannot read and write. Also enumerated were Angeline Gravitt, George Washington Gravitt, Job Daniel Gravett, Harriett Gravitt, Ellis Gravitt, Susan F. Gravitt, Amanda Frances Gravitt, Livisa Gravitt, Mary Elanor Gravitt, Olive Cordelia Gravitt, Lida Margaret Gravitt and Martha Gravitt.15 Thomas J. Gravett and Angeline Crowe were listed as parents of Martha and Angeline on 9 June 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.16

Thomas J. Gravett was A farmer on 16 July 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.16

Thomas J. Gravett died on 17 August 1890 at age 78 years, 1 month and 2 days.1,5,7 He was buried Johnson Cemetery, Fabius Township, Davis Co., Iowa, 40.6297463~-92.5771341, To see others buried at the same cemetery, go to the preceeding link for Johnson *Cemetery.1,2,4,5,17,7

Children of Thomas J. Gravett and Mary Ellen Rison

Children of Thomas J. Gravett and Angeline Crowe

Citations

  1. [S644] Thomas J. Gravett Cemetery Marker, Johnson *Cemetery, Davis Co., Iowa, Thomas J. Gravett
    July 15, 1812 - Aug. 17, 1890.
  2. [S44] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 17 Sep 1996.
  3. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 1.
  4. [S49] Sandra Hargrove, GEDCOM File submitted by Sandra Hargrove.
  5. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2.
  6. [S44] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 17 Sep 1996, Shows year of birth as 1813.
  7. [S405] Davis Co., Iowa Cemetery Project, online http://showcase.netins.net/web/daviscoiacemeteries/, Last: Gravett
    First: Thomas
    Middle: J.     
    Birth: 7/15/1812
    Death: 8/17/1890
    Age:     
    Comments:
    Cemetery: Johnson.
  8. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2 gives marriage date as before 1834. Wife's name is shown as RIZON or RISON.
  9. [S45] Bourbon - Clark & Estill Counties Kentucky Marriages.
  10. [S72] 1850 US Census Population Schedule, Estill Co., KY, Page 73, entry 380 / 380.
  11. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 2 shows marriage date as 23 Apr 1839/40.
  12. [S100] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient.
  13. [S54] Mrs. Hunter Jones, The Gravett Family History.
  14. [S143] 1850 State Census of Davis County, Iowa, Page 1006; Dwelling No. 96, Family No. 96.
  15. [S39] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 110, Monterey Post Office, Dwelling Number 782, Family Number 743, beginning on line 9.
  16. [S37] 1880 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 97.
  17. [S283] Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, Page: 50
    Name: Thos. J. Gravett
    Birth Date: 1812
    Death Date: 17 Aug 1890
    Cemetery: Johnson
    Town: Fabius
    Comment: row 4; Angeline 1814 to 15 Aug 1904
    Relative: wif: Angeline
    Grave Stone Records of Davis County, Iowa; copied by Graves Registration W. P. A. Project.
  18. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", page 3.
  19. [S87] Elaine Bukove, "Gravitt Descendents", pages 3 and 6.
  20. [S39] 1860 US Census Population Schedule, Davis Co., IA, Page 97.
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